Miami Hurricanes defeat Wake Forest 33-20

No. 5 Miami Hurricanes defeated Wake Forest 33-20 to improve to 3-0, though the victory was marked by a significant second-half offensive slowdown and a potential injury to star wide receiver Malachi Toney.

Quarterback Darian Mensah delivered a historic performance, completing 30 of 34 passes for 220 yards and three touchdowns. His 24 consecutive completions to start the game set a new ACC record, and his 35-pass completion streak dating back to the previous game fell just one short of the FBS record.

Despite a 31-7 lead, Miami's offense struggled in the second half, tallying only 17 yards across five possessions. This lull allowed Wake Forest to mount a comeback, scoring touchdowns on consecutive drives to narrow the gap. The Hurricanes' performance drew scrutiny regarding their ability to close out games.

Malachi Toney, who recorded 12 receptions for 114 yards and a touchdown, left the game in the second quarter due to discomfort. Head coach Mario Cristobal stated that the injury does not appear to be serious, but the team's offensive production noticeably dipped following his departure.